MLK50: Justice Through Journalism
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Based in Memphis, Tenn., MLK50 is a nonprofit newsroom reporting at the intersection of poverty, power & public policy.
Our beats: government, enterprise, environmental justice, youth life, public safety, Radical King https://mlk50.co/m/mlk50memphis
Our beats: government, enterprise, environmental justice, youth life, public safety, Radical King https://mlk50.co/m/mlk50memphis
At a time when truth and trust in journalism matter more than ever, your support of MLK50 helps sustain the only Black-led and woman-led nonprofit newsroom in Memphis.
Keep our journalism free, fearless, and focused on justice by donating at mlk50.co/3Md4nc0
Keep our journalism free, fearless, and focused on justice by donating at mlk50.co/3Md4nc0
December 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
At a time when truth and trust in journalism matter more than ever, your support of MLK50 helps sustain the only Black-led and woman-led nonprofit newsroom in Memphis.
Keep our journalism free, fearless, and focused on justice by donating at mlk50.co/3Md4nc0
Keep our journalism free, fearless, and focused on justice by donating at mlk50.co/3Md4nc0
It’s Giving NewsDay at MLK50!
Today, your gift goes twice as far thanks to a generous match from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health, and the Central Labor Council of Memphis & West TN.
Today, your gift goes twice as far thanks to a generous match from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health, and the Central Labor Council of Memphis & West TN.
December 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
It’s Giving NewsDay at MLK50!
Today, your gift goes twice as far thanks to a generous match from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health, and the Central Labor Council of Memphis & West TN.
Today, your gift goes twice as far thanks to a generous match from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health, and the Central Labor Council of Memphis & West TN.
1/THREAD: A surge of traffic stops in predominantly immigrant neighborhoods in #Memphis has given state troopers & federal agents broad power to decide residents’ fates. Over 2 nights, MLK50 documented traffic stops initiated for minor violations that escalated into immigration checks & arrests.👇
December 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
1/THREAD: A surge of traffic stops in predominantly immigrant neighborhoods in #Memphis has given state troopers & federal agents broad power to decide residents’ fates. Over 2 nights, MLK50 documented traffic stops initiated for minor violations that escalated into immigration checks & arrests.👇
Powerful community journalism does more than tell stories — it illuminates injustices, advocates for action, and sparks lasting change in the community. With your support, MLK50 is fighting for the future of Memphis.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Powerful community journalism does more than tell stories — it illuminates injustices, advocates for action, and sparks lasting change in the community. With your support, MLK50 is fighting for the future of Memphis.
Give now at 👇 mlk50.co/3K1gHuX
Give now at 👇 mlk50.co/3K1gHuX
MLK50 exists to shine a light on injustices, advocate for transparency, and amplify voices that far too often go unheard, but we can only do so with your support.
Give now at 👉 mlk50.co/3K1gHuX
Give now at 👉 mlk50.co/3K1gHuX
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
MLK50 exists to shine a light on injustices, advocate for transparency, and amplify voices that far too often go unheard, but we can only do so with your support.
Give now at 👉 mlk50.co/3K1gHuX
Give now at 👉 mlk50.co/3K1gHuX
Independent, local journalism has never been more critical — and we’re only able to do this work because of supporters like you.
Donate today to fund the future of independent news in Memphis by heading to the link below 👇
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Donate today to fund the future of independent news in Memphis by heading to the link below 👇
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November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Independent, local journalism has never been more critical — and we’re only able to do this work because of supporters like you.
Donate today to fund the future of independent news in Memphis by heading to the link below 👇
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Donate today to fund the future of independent news in Memphis by heading to the link below 👇
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During Sickle Cell Month, Memphis doctors and advocates cite strides and challenges in care.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
During Sickle Cell Month, Memphis doctors and advocates cite strides and challenges in care.
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Unhoused people are feeling the pressure of Memphis’ law enforcement crackdown. But the nonprofits trying to get them sheltered have yet to receive any support or funding from the city.
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October 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Unhoused people are feeling the pressure of Memphis’ law enforcement crackdown. But the nonprofits trying to get them sheltered have yet to receive any support or funding from the city.
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mlk50.co/3W7J7pM
The Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis finds Black renters are consistently treated differently than white renters. “Tests that were performed in neighborhoods with housing (in) good physical condition… were more likely to show evidence of differential treatment." mlk50.co/46KvFyf
October 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis finds Black renters are consistently treated differently than white renters. “Tests that were performed in neighborhoods with housing (in) good physical condition… were more likely to show evidence of differential treatment." mlk50.co/46KvFyf
During Sickle Cell Month, Memphis doctors and advocates cite strides and challenges in care.
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mlk50.co/4nzrF9I
October 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
During Sickle Cell Month, Memphis doctors and advocates cite strides and challenges in care.
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mlk50.co/4nzrF9I
Are you going to the Cooper-Young Festival? So are we! Come by and say hi, grab some resources, and maybe play a game or two with us. We'll be at our booth at Elzey and Cooper from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
September 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Are you going to the Cooper-Young Festival? So are we! Come by and say hi, grab some resources, and maybe play a game or two with us. We'll be at our booth at Elzey and Cooper from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Commentary: Many poor Shelby County teens have to make their own money to survive, but legal avenues aren’t available to them. Why doesn’t the county invest in its children before they end up in a jail that costs taxpayers millions each year? mlk50.co/3JqhxRl
August 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Commentary: Many poor Shelby County teens have to make their own money to survive, but legal avenues aren’t available to them. Why doesn’t the county invest in its children before they end up in a jail that costs taxpayers millions each year? mlk50.co/3JqhxRl
This Whitehaven mobile home park features dead trees, water leaks, and shuttered common spaces. Owner Roots Management insists that it’s working on improvements— but residents disagree. mlk50.co/3J41CrP
August 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This Whitehaven mobile home park features dead trees, water leaks, and shuttered common spaces. Owner Roots Management insists that it’s working on improvements— but residents disagree. mlk50.co/3J41CrP
Shelby County will delve into its ‘rainy day fund’ after a last-minute vote on funding the juvenile detention center as part of the division of corrections
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August 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Shelby County will delve into its ‘rainy day fund’ after a last-minute vote on funding the juvenile detention center as part of the division of corrections
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“The ones that were fortunate enough to leave have left.” A month after the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care, trans youth in Tennessee are thinking about leaving the state. mlk50.co/40yCS0S
July 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“The ones that were fortunate enough to leave have left.” A month after the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care, trans youth in Tennessee are thinking about leaving the state. mlk50.co/40yCS0S
ACLU attorneys have been criticized for challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. But their legal team doesn’t have any regrets. “We are proud to stand up for these kids, and for this community, and will do so no matter what.” mlk50.co/40yCS0S
July 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
ACLU attorneys have been criticized for challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. But their legal team doesn’t have any regrets. “We are proud to stand up for these kids, and for this community, and will do so no matter what.” mlk50.co/40yCS0S
Last month, the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care. MLK50 breaks down what the decision means: mlk50.co/3H3zcxl
July 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last month, the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care. MLK50 breaks down what the decision means: mlk50.co/3H3zcxl
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care could open the door to policies like birth control bans. Here’s why: mlk50.co/3H3zcxl
July 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care could open the door to policies like birth control bans. Here’s why: mlk50.co/3H3zcxl
Tax breaks go to landlords who struggle to provide clean, safe affordable housing mlk50.co/3GQNoKa
July 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Tax breaks go to landlords who struggle to provide clean, safe affordable housing mlk50.co/3GQNoKa
Grahamwood Place has been allowed to slip in and out of compliance for years. Close observers of the Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board say some landlords operate within a system where second chances are plentiful, and residents are left to deal with the consequences.
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July 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Grahamwood Place has been allowed to slip in and out of compliance for years. Close observers of the Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board say some landlords operate within a system where second chances are plentiful, and residents are left to deal with the consequences.
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mlk50.co/44PgEtL
“... The conclusion they want the public to reach from these results is just simply misplaced.” mlk50.co/4lDrUz7
July 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“... The conclusion they want the public to reach from these results is just simply misplaced.” mlk50.co/4lDrUz7
Air quality monitoring commissioned by the city of Memphis didn’t account for wind direction. Now, residents of the area near Elon Musk’s xAI facility will be trained to conduct their own testing. mlk50.co/4lDrUz7
July 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Air quality monitoring commissioned by the city of Memphis didn’t account for wind direction. Now, residents of the area near Elon Musk’s xAI facility will be trained to conduct their own testing. mlk50.co/4lDrUz7
“The design was just flawed”: An expert comments on the city’s air quality testing mlk50.co/4lDrUz7
July 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“The design was just flawed”: An expert comments on the city’s air quality testing mlk50.co/4lDrUz7
Air quality monitoring commissioned by the city of Memphis didn’t account for wind direction. Now, residents of the area near Elon Musk’s xAI facility will be trained to conduct their own testing.
July 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Air quality monitoring commissioned by the city of Memphis didn’t account for wind direction. Now, residents of the area near Elon Musk’s xAI facility will be trained to conduct their own testing.
🎉 Thanks to our donors, we reached 105% of our Juneteenth campaign goal! We absolutely love the support from Memphis business owners like Tamika Heard of Butterific Bakery & Cafe. You "butter believe" she is #RootedInMemphis!
Your support fuels journalism that’s steeped in truth. Thank you. 💛
Your support fuels journalism that’s steeped in truth. Thank you. 💛
July 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎉 Thanks to our donors, we reached 105% of our Juneteenth campaign goal! We absolutely love the support from Memphis business owners like Tamika Heard of Butterific Bakery & Cafe. You "butter believe" she is #RootedInMemphis!
Your support fuels journalism that’s steeped in truth. Thank you. 💛
Your support fuels journalism that’s steeped in truth. Thank you. 💛